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Paul Jesperson

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Paul Jesperson
Valley Suns
PositionAssistant coach
LeagueNBA G League
Personal information
Born (1992-12-02) December 2, 1992 (age 31)
Merrill, Wisconsin
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High schoolMerrill (Merrill, Wisconsin)
College
NBA draft2016: undrafted
Playing career2016–present
Career history
As player:
2016Rio Grande Valley Vipers
2016–2017Oviedo
As coach:
2024–presentValley Suns (assistant)
Career highlights and awards
  • MVC All-Newcomer Team (2015)

Paul Jesperson (born December 2, 1992) is an American former basketball player who is currently an assistant ccoach for the Valley Suns of the NBA G League.[1] He played college basketball for the Northern Iowa Panthers.

College career

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Jesperson attended Merrill High School where he became the schools all-time leading scorer.[2] Jesperson attended the University of Virginia for two years before transferring to the University of Northern Iowa.[3][4]

In an NCAA tournament game versus the sixth-seeded University of Texas Jesperson hit a half-court buzzer beating shot to win the game.[5][6] The shot was featured in the 2016 edition of One Shining Moment.

Freshman season

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Jesperson averaged 10.5 minutes, 1.5 points, 0.8 rebounds, and 0.2 assists per game.[7]

Sophomore season

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Jesperson averaged 25.7 minutes, 4.7 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 0.9 assists per game.[7]

Junior season

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Jesperson averaged 18.2 minutes, 5.9 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 0.3 assists per game.[7]

Senior season

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Jesperson averaged 30.3 minutes, 10.8 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 0.9 assists per game.[7] In the Round of 64, he made a buzzer beater from half court to beat Texas 75–72.

Professional career

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After going undrafted in the 2016 NBA draft, Jesperson signed with the Rio Grande Valley Vipers of the NBA Development League on October 31, 2016.[8] On November 15, he made his professional debut in a 152–128 win over the Maine Red Claws, playing two minutes off the bench.[9] Seven days later, he was waived by the Vipers.[10] On November 30, Jesperson signed with Spanish team Oviedo CB until the end of the 2016–17 season.[11][12] In January 2017, he won with the club the Copa Princesa de Asturias.

Coaching career

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On October 31, 2024 Jesperson was hired to be an assistant coach by the Valley Suns of the [NBA G League]].[13]

References

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  1. ^ Rawlings, Gracie. "Oklahoma basketball hires Paul Jesperson as director of player development". OUDaily.com. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
  2. ^ VanTryon, Matthew. "This isn't the first time UNI's Paul Jesperson has been a buzzer-beating hero". SportingNews. Retrieved March 27, 2016.
  3. ^ "Paul Jesperson transfers to N. Iowa". ESPN. Retrieved March 27, 2016.
  4. ^ Skurzewski, Mitchell. "Paul Jesperson caps career in tourney". Wausau Daily Herald. Retrieved March 27, 2016.
  5. ^ Staples, Andy. "One Shining Shot: Jesperson adds latest buzzer beater to UNI lore". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved March 27, 2016.
  6. ^ Trotter, Jake. "Inside Paul Jesperson's miracle heave that lifted UNI, stunned Texas". ESPN. Retrieved March 27, 2016.
  7. ^ a b c d "Paul Jesperson Statistics". Washington Post. Retrieved March 27, 2016.
  8. ^ Chagollan, Anwar (October 31, 2016). "Vipers perform trade with Erie and finalize training camp roster". NBA.com. Retrieved December 8, 2016.
  9. ^ "Wiltjer Leads Vipers' Offensive Onslaught". NBA.com. November 15, 2016. Retrieved December 8, 2016.
  10. ^ "RGV Vipers Acquire Forward Chris Johnson". OurSportsCentral.com. November 23, 2016. Retrieved December 9, 2016.
  11. ^ "El Unión Financiera Oviedo incorpora a Paul Jesperson". ACB.com (in Spanish). November 30, 2016. Retrieved November 30, 2016.
  12. ^ Skurzewski, Mitchell A. (December 2, 2016). "Merrill native signs pro basketball deal". WausauDailyHerald.com. Retrieved December 2, 2016.
  13. ^ "Valley Suns Announce Head Coach John Little's Coaching Staff". NBA.com. October 31, 2024. Retrieved October 31, 2024.
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